Staff Backend Engineer

10+ years of backend development experience, with deep expertise in distributed systems
Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript OR modern backend frameworks
Extensive experience with database design and distributed data systems
Strong background in financial systems architecture and implementation
Track record of making significant technical decisions that positively impact engineering organizations
Experience mentoring senior engineers and driving technical best practices
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical documentation
Proven ability to break down complex technical problems and guide solutions across multiple teams
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture
History of successful technical leadership without direct management responsibilities

Drive technical architecture decisions that shape the future of our backend platform
Lead the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems across multiple projects
Establish backend engineering standards and best practices that scale across the organization
Tackle complex technical challenges in system design, scalability, and reliability
Guide and mentor senior engineers through complex technical decisions
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical documentation
Collaborate with engineering leadership to define technical strategy and roadmap
Design and implement critical financial systems architecture
Champion engineering excellence in distributed systems and backend development
Lead technical discovery and implementation of major new platform capabilities